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Sjt. Thomas Franklin MM.
British Army 58th (Tottenham) Brigade. D"Bty. Royal Field Artillery
Serjeant Thomas Franklin's WWI service record have not survived. According to his Medal Index Card, his Theater of War and Qualifying Date were France and 14th of July 1915, respectively. In addition to the Military Medal, he was awarded the 1914-15 Star, the British War Medal and the Victory Medal.
His MM was announced in the 4th Supplement to the London Gazette 31405 of Friday 13th of June 1919, on Tuesday 17th June 1919, page 7649. When his award was recommended in October 1918, possibly associated with the Battle of the Selle. Thomas served with D Battery, 58th (Tottenham) Brigade, Royal Artillery, part of the 11th (Northern) Division. D Battery was equipped with six 4.5" howitzers.